The average train between Ghent and Xanten takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Xanten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Ghent and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Xanten at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 14m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes



4h 53m • 3 changes



4h 49m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes



5h 12m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes



5h 12m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes



5h 31m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes



5h 31m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes



5h 14m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Ghent to Xanten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Xanten station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Ghent to Xanten train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Xanten train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
The distance between Ghent and Xanten is 201.7 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Xanten Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 5h 12m.